With so many variations, pasta is one of the most versatile dinners. The best part: there are usually plenty of leftovers for the next day!

Read on for everything you’ll need for your best pasta night, including how to prepare homemade pasta and sauce, as well as a few of our favorite recipes!

When it comes to preparing your own pasta, the process is easier (and more fun) than you may think! It’s a great way to get your kids involved in the kitchen, too. So whether you’re using a pasta maker or your hands, grab your ingredients and get rolling!

Homemade pasta wouldn’t be complete without some homemade pasta sauce. These three sauces are fast, easy, and customizable for you and your family.

By knowing exactly what goes into the sauces – and using fresh ingredients instead of jarred sauces – you can rest assured that you’re serving up a wholesome dinner!

This five-ingredient pasta is definitely mom-approved: healthy and ready in a flash! 

This fresh, buttery take on shrimp scampi is one the whole family will love!

Basil, tomatoes and chicken come together in delicious harmony with this lighter take on traditional pasta salad.

Can’t decide which recipe to make for your family or guests? No problem! For a do-it-yourself twist on pasta night, try buffet style!

No need to pre-wash those dirty, saucy dishes. Cascade Platinum Pacs scrub away tough 24-hour stuck-on food.

No need to pre-wash those dirty, saucy dishes. Cascade Platinum Pacs scrub away tough 24-hour stuck-on food.